Washington Debrief: FTC May Review, Penalize for HIPAA Data Violations

Healthcare Informatics: Hospitals, Physicians May be subject to Broader Penalties for Data Breaches

Key Takeaway: A unanimous Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ruling extends its authority over data security to include HIPAA covered entities. Historically, the role of the FTC has been to protect consumers and police unfair business practices.

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